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Mithras

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Mith·ras  (mthrs)
n. Mythology
The ancient Persian god of light and guardian against evil, often identified with the sun.
[Greek Mithrs, from Avestan Mithr and Old Persian Mithra; see mei-1 in Indo-European roots.]
Mithras [ˈmɪθræs], Mithra [ˈmɪθrə]
n
(Myth & Legend / Non-European Myth & Legend) Persian myth the god of light, identified with the sun, who slew a primordial bull and fertilized the world with its blood
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Noun1.Mithras - ancient Persian god of light and truthMithras - ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god
Mithra
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Mithras [ˈmɪθræs] N → Mitra
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